Cedar Crossing Casino to open on November 19

The casino includes 700 slot machines and 22 table games

Peninsula Pacific Entertainment has confirmed that Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center will open its gaming floor in Iowa on November 19, six weeks earlier than previously planned.

The casino had previously been scheduled to open on December 31. Cedar Crossing is a $275m investment, the largest gaming project in Iowa’s history and one of the largest development plans in recent memory. At its heart, the project includes 700 slot machines and 22 table games, delivering an unparalleled gaming experience. Destined to be more than just a casino, Cedar Crossing will be designed to be a premier entertainment destination.

Aaron Gomes, President of Peninsula Pacific Entertainment, said: “I’m proud of our team and what they’ve accomplished to bring Cedar Crossing to this point. We can’t wait to welcome everyone on November 19.”

The property will hold its grand opening December 5 with a sold-out concert by Old Dominion.

Market study results show the casino will generate $80.2m in new revenue to the state of Iowa. The study, commissioned by P2E and conducted by Convergence Strategy Group (CSG), also forecasts job creation and revenues for the proposed project.

“Cedar Crossing Casino and Entertainment Center will be a transformative addition to the region and a major source of new revenue for the state,” said P2E’s Jonathan Swain.

The facility will also feature a 1,500-capacity entertainment venue that will host top-tier performances and events, drawing visitors from across the state and beyond. This venue will raise the bar for entertainment options by attracting new energy and cementing a dynamic entertainment district

The project also includes an Arts & Cultural Center that will become a cornerstone of community engagement, alongside a cutting-edge STEM lab designed to inspire and educate the next generation of innovators.

Cedar Crossing has been built on the northwest side of Cedar Rapids at the former Cooper’s Mill site. The entertainment facility is aiming to revitalise an area that has not fully recovered from the devastating 2008 flood that inundated more than 10 square miles of the city. Given that this is a flood-prone area, developers will make several improvements and reinforcements at the site, including building the complex above the floodplain.